REDS

Slice of Watermelon

#E1697C

RGB 225, 105, 124 · HSL 351°, 67%, 65% · CMYK 0, 53, 45, 12

Slice of Watermelon is #E1697C in HEX — rgb(225, 105, 124), hsl(351°, 67%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 45%, 12%).

Slice of Watermelon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 67%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#E1697C

RGB225, 105, 124

HSL351°, 67%, 65%

HSV351°, 53%, 88%

CMYK0, 53, 45, 12

Decimal14772604

CSS RGBrgb(225, 105, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 67%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Slice of Watermelon DE5068

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Deco 1328

ΔE 1 · #DE687A

PPG

Cherry Brandy 1184-5

ΔE 2.1 · #E26B81

Vista Paint

Lady Love K-673

ΔE 2.5 · #E06A78

Dulux

Pink Spell S03H7

ΔE 4.3 · #D46575

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 4.6 · #E06E78

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 6 · #D66972

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 6.7 · #F56F88

Behr

Guava Jam 200D-5

ΔE 6.7 · #E87077

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.7 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 13.7 · #B8516C

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.7 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 19.1 · #B64F48

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 20.8 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 23.5 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1697C

#6AE2D0

Analogous

#E26AB8

#E1697C

#E2946A

Triadic

#E1697C

#7CE26A

#6A7CE2

Split-Complementary

#E1697C

#6AE294

#6AB8E2

Tetradic

#E1697C

#B8E26A

#6AE2D0

#946AE2

Monochromatic

#951D2F

#D52A44

#E1697C

#EEAAB4

#FBEAEC

Rectangle

#E1697C

#E2D06A

#6AE2D0

#6A7CE2

Compound

#E1697C

#E2946A

#6AE2D0

#6AB8E2

Variations

Lighter

#E78896

#E8ABB4

#EED1D6

Darker

#DB2E48

#9E182C

#5E0C18

Saturation

#B89499

#E26A7C

#F05B72

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#E1697C

#A9A179

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1697C

#88887A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1697C

#DE7076

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Slice of Watermelon carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E87B78

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E1697C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D5809C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4CCEBA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E1697C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1697C;

CSS Variable

--color-slice-of-watermelon: #E1697C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slice-of-watermelon': '#E1697C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1697C] text-[#E1697C]

SCSS

$slice-of-watermelon: #E1697C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1697C?

#E1697C is Slice of Watermelon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E1697C warm or cool?

Slice of Watermelon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Slice of Watermelon?

Slice of Watermelon works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Slice of Watermelon?

Slice of Watermelon pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Slice of Watermelon?

You can download Slice of Watermelon on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Slice of Watermelon?

The hex code is #E1697C. In RGB it's 225, 105, 124, and in HSL it's 351°, 67%, 65%.

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